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Brandwood & King's Heath

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About

Brandwood & King's Heath ward is a primarily residential area in south Birmingham. It centres on the high street of King's Heath, which functions as a local retail and community hub with independent shops, cafes, and a library. The housing stock is largely Victorian and Edwardian terraces, with some inter-war and post-war developments, creating a varied streetscape. The area is well-served by public transport links into Birmingham city centre.

The ward contains several significant green spaces, including Highbury Park and Brandwood End. Brandwood End is notable for its cemetery and adjoining woodland, offering quiet walking routes. The area also has a long-standing reputation for a strong community focus, with active local groups and annual events. Its position provides relatively easy access to both the city and the wider countryside of Worcestershire.

Area overview

On average Brandwood & King's Heath has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brandwood & King's Heath is £57,964 per year. There are 13 schools in Brandwood & King's Heath: 7 primary (1 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 4 secondary (3 Outstanding and 1 Good). Brandwood & King's Heath is home to around 18,788 people, with a population density of about 4,855.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
134
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
15.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brandwood & King's Heath Population
18,788
Population density
4,855.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.96(+52%)
Shoplifting
23.21(+165%)
Vehicle crime
15.7(+138%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.36(+18%)
Burglary
12.24(+202%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,034
58.72%
Pakistani
1,975
10.51%
Indian
1,027
5.47%
Other White
772
4.11%
Irish
582
3.1%
Total population: 18,792

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,602
44%
No qualifications
2,561
17.07%
Level 3 (A level)
2,106
14.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,713
11.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,168
7.78%
Total 16+ residents: 15,004

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,616
33.52%
Owns with a mortgage
2,400
30.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,291
16.54%
Social rents from council
831
10.65%
Other social rented
417
5.34%
Total households: 7,805

Property prices in Brandwood & King's Heath

Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £296,500 in Brandwood & King's Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £718,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brandwood & King's Heath in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brandwood & King's Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£415,000
Flats18£152,000
Semi-Detached72£330,000
Terraced79£289,000

10 years median price trend in Brandwood & King's Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brandwood & King's Heath.

All postcodes in Brandwood & King's Heath

B146TY

Kingsley Drive

B147BX

Cheshunt Place

B147LL

All Saints Road

B130SG

Wheelers Lane

B147AX

The Woods

B147HJ

Albert Road

B147PG

Howard Road

B147PH

Hazelhurst Road

B146RA

Kernthorpe Road

B130SW

Barn Lane

B146QG

Kelverdale Grove

B146TG

Partons Road

B147NR

Priory Road

B147PU

Alcester Road South

B130SF

Wheelers Lane

B146HS

Frome Way

B146RP

Allens Croft Road

B147AR

Ashfield Avenue

B147DD

Florence Road

B147QZ

Silverfield Close

B146HY

Emsworth Grove

B146TN

Kings Road

B147SS

Station Road

B146BP

Hannon Road

B146HH

Listowel Road

B146RR

Fawley Grove

B147QA

Vicarage Road

B146HP

Linley Grove

B147LR

Drayton Road

B147TA

Station Road

B146DH

Livingstone Road

B146RN

The Pathway

B147AD

Poplar Road

B147JJ

Alcester Road South

B147JZ

High Street

B147NL

Sycamore Terrace

B147QQ

Vicarage Road

B147QJ

Brandwood & King's Heath

B146AH

Tenbury Road

B146HA

Brandwood Road

B146LU

Yarningale Road

B146SW

Grove Road

B139TS

School Road

B146NA

Yarningale Road

B146PF

Harton Way

B146QB

Towpath Way

B146QD

Porters Drive

B146RX

Dawberry Road

B147AU

Leasowes Road

B147EH

Goldsmith Road

B146LD

Brandwood Road

B146NW

Doversley Road

B146PT

Westhouse Grove

B146QP

Newick Grove

B146RE

Pineapple Close

B147HS

Middleton Road

B147NN

Vicarage Road

B146EG

Woodthorpe Road

B146PS

Westhouse Grove

B147DJ

High Street

B147PT

Alcester Road South

B147QT

Silver Street

B146HJ

Listowel Road

B146HN

Kings Road

B146LT

Yarningale Road

B146PY

Damar Croft

B146SY

Grove Road

B146TR

Kings Terrace

B147TH

Avenue Road

B146AT

All Saints Road

B146JH

Sunderton Road

B146NG

Bryndale Avenue

B146QZ

Boatmans Reach

B146RG

Allens Croft Road

B146TJ

Chirton Grove

B147LF

Milford Place

B147LZ

Vicarage Road

B147TJ

Avenue Road

B146DE

Alcester Road South

B146QN

Reaside Crescent

B147AP

Ashfield Avenue

B147SE

South Road

B147TF

Station Road

B130AB

Brook Lane

B146TX

Hazelwell Drive

B147HP

Middleton Road

B146AG

Hazelhurst Road

B146LJ

Ebrington Close

B146UD

Haytor Avenue

B147BB

High Street

B147DA

Melton Road

B147NP

Vicarage Road

B146EN

Alcester Road South

B146NE

Valbourne Road

B147ND

Melstock Road

B147QE

Abbots Road

B146SR

Grove Road

B147BQ

Springfield Drive

B147EJ

Goldsmith Road

B147EX

Gaddesby Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.